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wdTom

04-10-2004 14:51:56




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Was out looking at trailers today with a friend and we found a 7000# gross from last year for $1750, and (knowing prices are up on new models), he put a deposite on it and we left. On getting home we looked at the brochure we picked up and it said brakes on only one axle. I thought it was now the law they had to have brakes on both axles. Certainly he wants brakes on both axles and maybe the trailer has brakes on both axles, we don't remember, and it is too late to call now, they are closed. Does anyone know what the law is though? And in case it doesn't have brakes on both axles how much it should cost to add them? The trailer is a "Load Trail". Thanks, Tom

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wdtom

04-11-2004 16:57:07




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 Re: trailer brakes in reply to wdTom, 04-10-2004 14:51:56  
Thanks for all the replies and information. You confirm the cost to add if it becomes necessary. We both think the trailer in question had brakes on both axles, however we looked at a lot of trailers and don't remember for sure and then the brochure said it was an option. However the trailer had a beavertail and adjustable height hitch, both options. Point well taken on hydraulics and the "anti lock" action of one axle without brakes. Like I said, thanks for getting back to me.

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Russ (NM)

04-11-2004 13:11:39




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 Re: trailer brakes in reply to wdTom, 04-10-2004 14:51:56  
I prefer brakes on only one axle.

If you round a curve and have to brake hard for some reason, all the trailer wheels will lock up and the trailer will slide sideways. If wheels on one of the axles are allowed to keep turning it's like having anti-lock brakes and lets the trailer keep following the direction of the rolling wheels.



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marlowe

04-11-2004 08:38:03




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 Re: trailer brakes in reply to wdTom, 04-10-2004 14:51:56  
it goes by gross wt. in all states as to brakes and at 7000 one axle is all that is requird



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darrel-(nd)

04-11-2004 08:20:16




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 Re: trailer brakes in reply to wdTom, 04-10-2004 14:51:56  
I have a tril with two brahing axcl but I had one with hydralic brakes only think worng with it was win I backed up and it went up hill a we bit the brakes would not let me back up I like elc batter



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Ron in AR

04-11-2004 07:36:02




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 Re: trailer brakes in reply to wdTom, 04-10-2004 14:51:56  
I have a two axle trailer with brakes one axle, but they are hydralic brakes. I know that state laws differ, so can't offer advice there, but I thought I might mention the fact that trailers can have something other than electric brakes. Might want to check that out before assuming what you might need to add another set of brakes. By the way, I would much rather have the hydralic brakes over the electric. They are actuated by a master cylinder mounted into the tongue. The more pressure the trailer puts on the hitch point, the more braking power you get on the trailer. Don't have to worry about having an electric braking unit set up on the vehicle, it's all self contained at the trailer so it is ready to hook up to anything with a ball hitch. Have hauled up to ten ton on this trailer behind a 3/4 ton truck and had no trouble getting stopped! Just one of those FYI things.

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49 Cubber!

04-11-2004 07:19:14




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 Re: trailer brakes in reply to wdTom, 04-10-2004 14:51:56  
I think it would all depend on what your going to hauling.You may not even need the brakes on the other axle.If you hauling say,a lawnmower ot two,one would be enough,maybe something like an H Farmall youd need two.



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RZ(Wa)

04-10-2004 20:53:54




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 Re: trailer brakes in reply to wdTom, 04-10-2004 14:51:56  
Brakes, number of axles, lighting, even licensing varies between states. Some states will require brakes on all load carrying axles others will require a brake for each wheel. AS others have said tho', somewhere around $150-$200 to add brakes (electric), to an axle, is what it seems to run across the country.



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Scott

04-10-2004 18:58:30




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 Re: trailer brakes in reply to wdTom, 04-10-2004 14:51:56  
Here in MN trailers over 3000 Lbs, must have brakes on all axles. Like a other poster said for a 3500# axle it should cost less than $200 to add brakes to a axle. Its a very good idea for safety reasons even if your state does not require them.



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bob

04-10-2004 17:27:17




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 Re: trailer brakes in reply to wdTom, 04-10-2004 14:51:56  
they dont have to have brakes on some sizes. When you do have brakes on trailer, they dont have to be hooked up on some sizes, at least in my state.



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John *.?-!.* cub owner

04-10-2004 16:00:11




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 Re: trailer brakes in reply to wdTom, 04-10-2004 14:51:56  
Don't know about the law, since it varies from state to state, but I just checked on adding brakes to one I am buying, and prices ran from $150 to $200 per axle, assuming truck is already set up for brakes.



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